Blue Pen is an experimental short film about censorship and the disappearance of dissenting voices. The film pays particular attention to the voices of women journalists in conflict zones.

“Blue pen” is a casual term coined in WWI to describe the heavy edits and careful monitoring of the censorship committee. In 1916 all information was carefully controlled to support the war effort and to create hatred and suspicion of the enemy.

In 2016 the ‘spin’ might well have changed but we still have propaganda published as fact, reportage used to shape public opinion and the truth as always is the first casualty.

With thanks to the people of Paziols, Cafe Six and Les Darling Artistes.

The film features audio description and subtitles and all venues are wheelchair accessible.

Launch
Blue Pen will be screened within a programme of shorts and live music by singer/songwriter Lorraine Jordan looking at disappearing voices. The screenings will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers Caglar Kimyoncu and Julie McNamara and invited speakers.

Exhibition, September
A two-screen installation of Blue Pen can be viewed at the Dugdale Centre. Featuring footage from the film and further provocations connected to the theme of the disappearance of dissident voices.